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The 2026 Black & Gold Celebration raised more than $58,000 for the Black Hawk College Foundation.
The fourth annual event featured the 2026 BHC Alumni Hall of Fame induction, live music from the BHC Jazz Ensemble and a silent auction. Kenneth E. Allison, BHC alum and 2023 Hall of Fame inductee, was the guest speaker.
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Alumni Hall of Fame
The BHC Alumni Hall of Fame welcomed seven new members at the celebration.
Inductees must have completed at least 30 credit hours at Black Hawk College and are selected based on two criteria – outstanding distinction and success in their chosen field and humanitarian service that has proven beneficial to society.
2026 Inductees
- Linda Andry
- Mark Carlson
- Jayme Massa
- Michelle Misfeldt
- Dougal Nelson
- Thomas G. Reagan
- David VanLandegen
“We love seeing how alumni have taken their experience at Black Hawk College and turned it into something meaningful,” said Zenaida Landeros, executive director of the Black Hawk College Foundation. “And these alumni have gone on to do some pretty amazing things.
“We’re proud to celebrate all they’ve accomplished and welcome them to the Hall of Fame,” she said.
Sitting – 2026 Alumni Hall of Fame inductees Michelle Misfeldt, Linda Andry, Dougal Nelson and Mark Carlson
2026 Black & Gold Celebration sponsors
The Black & Gold Celebration could not have happened without the support of many generous sponsors. Thank you!
Changing Lives Sponsor
Building Community Sponsors
Hope & Inspiration Sponsors
IHMVCU, IMPACT Construction Agreement, Metrolink, Quad City Bank & Trust, Smart Local Union 91, Tri-City Building & Construction Trades Council and Wright Law Offices, P.C.
Helping Hands Sponsors
Dr. Mary Barnes-Tilley, Crawford Company, Dave & Lori Emerick, William Hannan, Susan & Wes Llewellyn and Michael Steffenson
BHC Friends Sponsor
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